The Thunder Maker, by Suzanne Rothman | Dedicated Review
The Thunder Maker is a tale that explores the power of sound and learning to speak words of kindness, including knowing when to apologize.
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Being A Captain is Hard Work: A Captain No Beard Story | Dedicated Review
Ahoy! Captain No Beard and his crew are back. In the latest installment to Carole P. Roman’s award-wining series, Being a Captain is Hard Work, readers learn it’s okay to make mistakes, especially when you learn something from them.
Freddy the Frogcaster and the Big Blizzard, by Janice Dean | Book Review
Freddy the Frogcaster and the Big Blizzard does an excellent job of creating a creative way to get kids interested in learning about the science of weather.
Stormy Night, by Salina Yoon | Book Review
Salina Yoon knocks this one out of the park with Stormy Night! This book features her most recent character, Bear, as he experiences the terror of a thunderstorm.
Ages 4-8 / Author Interviews / Books with Boy Characters / Environment & Ecology / Illustrator Interviews / Picture Books / Seasonal: Holiday Books / Social Graces
Caldecott Honor-Winning John Rocco Talks About Blizzard
John Rocco discusses his newest picture book, Blizzard, the companion to his Caldecott Honor-winning Blackout.
Ages 0-3 / Ages 4-8 / Animal Books / Book Lists / Picture Books / Poetry & Rhyme / Reluctant Readers / Sports
Ask a Librarian! Find Your Next Book: Ages 5 & Under
We are so happy to share this Noodle.org graphic featuring fabulous book suggestions from brilliant librarian Betsy Bird.